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- The GPSMAP 60CSx by Garmin features the new high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF
- Built-in quad-helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability
- Unit dimensions: 2.4” W x 6.1” H x 1.3” D
- Display: 1.5” W x 2.2” H, 2.6”-diagonal, 256-color, transflective TFT (160 x 240 pixels)
- Weight: 7.5 ounces with batteries (not included)
- Sensors:
-Electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still
-Barometric altimeter with automatic pressure trend recording
- microSD card slot allows for storage of optional MapSource detail (64 MB microSD included)
- LED backlit display and keypad
- Battery life: 20 hours (typical use) using two AA alkaline batteries
- Includes a built-in Americas autoroute basemap with automatic routing capabilities, including highways, exits, and tide data (USA only)
- Internal memory is preloaded with a marine point database
- 1,000 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol; 50 reversible routes
- Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, user grid, and more
- Audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint, and clock
- Large-numbers option for easy viewing; dual-position display mode
- Trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more
- 10,000-point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions
- Elevation computer provides current elevation, ascent/descent rate, minimum/ maximum elevation, total ascent and descent, average and maximum ascent and descent rate
- Navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port.
- Built-in celestial tables for sun and moon calculations and the best times to fish and hunt
- Compatible with most MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. TOPO 24K, U.S. TOPO, and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots
- Water resistant: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS (See below to add your own review)
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Jerry from NC writes:
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Just got a 60CSx and was a bit dissapointed by several things:
1. The overall display appearance seems “dumbed-down” a bit somehow from my previous 60CS. The menu icons look like the cartoonish ones used in the color eTrex units.
2. The alarm clock function as in the 60CS is totally omitted! I found this feature quite handy in the 60CS. Maybe going to be added by an update?
3. I was dissapointed that it wouldn’t locate indoors (at least where I was) as I thought it was supposed to be able to do.
4. There is no menu icon relating to, or dealing with, any aspect of the mini-SD card one might be using in the unit. This would be a handy feature at least to know what size TF card you had in the unit as well as the amount of memory in use (and still available).
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Brian from OH writes:
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Lots of people are expecting this GPS to be the perfect GPS. I really like it so far and I don't have any complaints. Most of the complaints you'll see are people comparing the features of this GPS to the 60CS. The features most people are complaining about are really minor.
Icons: Ok the new icons are more cartoon like. None of them are hard to tell what the function is which is the point of an icon. It's an artistic style choice some people will like it and some will not.
No alarm: I have about 10 devices with an alarm clock on them I don't see where not including this feature is such a big deal.
No barometric trends while off: Garmin has stated this is a limitation of the new hardware. Useful if you're in the back country and can't get a weather radio broadcast. Otherwise a mostly unused feature.
Expectation of indoor reception: I can personally get reception in my house. This is not going to hold true for everyone. It's still a GPS and needs a somewhat unobstructed view of the sky. The new receiver is a HUGE improvement over the old one though and gets a lock much faster and holds it better in terrain that is tough for a GPS to work in.
Over-Expectation of accuracy: People keep forgetting that this is still a consumer GPS and is limited as to the accuracy it can get. Just because the GPS says it's got 3' accuracy doesn't mean it's correct. The 60CS and the 60CSx calculate their accuracy differently.Since the 60CS claims it is more accurate people fully trust the number the GPS is reporting and claim the 60CSx is less accurate. This isn't the case however in real world tests in clear skys both units have similar accuracy. However in challenging reception situations the 60CSx get better signal and is then "more accurate".
GPS "Walking": The 60CSx tends to walk around when stopped for a while causing the stopped time and distance traveled to be inaccurate. Garmin is aware of the problem and has stated it will be fixed with a firmware release.
Mini SD Card issues: This is the first offering by Garmin with a removable memory card. There are a few limitations however compared to other brands. First the cards are ONLY used to store maps. No waypoints, tracks, routes, etc. are stored on the cards. It would be nice to have these features but it doesn't seem that this is something that will (or can??) be changed with a firmware update. People also complain that there is no way to view information about the memory card (Space left, file listing, etc.) since there is no way to add data without having the GPS hooked into MapSource this is a non-issue. You can't write to it so why does it matter how much space is left? Oh and if you haven't seen a Mini SD card in person, wow they are really tiny about the size of a fingernail. People without good dexterity might have issues changing the card.
This is a really great GPS. If you have a 60CS already you need to carefully weigh your decision to upgrade since this unit will really only add increased reception(not accuracy) and the removable memory card. If you're upgrading from something other than a 60CS you'll love it, I sure do.
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Tony from NY writes:
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First off, I'm no newbie to using a GPS, this is my third. In all fairness they were all Garmins, a 45 and a Vista. My main use is in woods and fields while metal detecting. I use them mostly to mark where things were found, and also for navigating deep woods. The place I took it to test is the worst I've ever been in. I was in a valley, with a double canopy. That is, one about 80' and the other about 15'. On a sunny day it's so dark in some spots that I wear a "headlight" just to see what I'm digging. The Vista works "OK" in some areas there, but most spots I'd only get one bar drifting in and out, rendering it useless....even after moving around for a better view of the sky. In the spot I used for the 60CSx, the Vista wouldn't even get one satellite.
I turned on the 60CSx and in about a minute it had about 3/4 power locks on 5 satellites. About a minute later it had 6! You have to see what this place is like to truly understand how shocked I was. The best stated accuracy it would get there was 25'. I marked the spot and turned the GPS off. Walked about 100 yards away, turned it back on, and navigated my way back to within about 10' of the spot. I tried it again a few times with similar results.
I tried the same test with both the Vista and 60CSx, in a spot where the Vista would get reception. The Vista stated 13' and the 60CSx stated 21' accuracy. The result was that both got within 10'- 12' of the marked spot (a shovel in the ground). For some reason the 60CSx always stated much worse accuracy than the unit was capable of. I can't understand why, but honestly don't care now because I got used to it. The Vista was no more accurate than the 60CSx.
The only real gripes I have are that the barometer is reading way off many times, even after calibrating it. The other thing is when I hit "Go To", it automatically goes to the Map page, not the Navigate page (Compass/Pointer). This might be me, but I can't find how to change the default. If it weren't for these, I would deffinitely rate it at 5 stars.
For me, the reception of this thing more than makes up for the cons, but they still bother me. I have to look further into why the barometer isn't working right, as the Vista worked fine (and went straight to the Nav page from "Go To". I'm very pleased with it for what I need, and can actually stand over the spot I dug something and get a great signal. I'm still in awe.
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Bill from AZ writes:
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My experience is with the Etrex Vista. In shopping a replacement I found some problems with the 60CSx.
Why doesnt Garmin produce the reciever specs to show just how much better this one is? They claim it is better, but wheres the specs?
The SD card (micro not mini) supplied is 64Mb, but there are 256Mb available. What is the max the unit can use? What if I install a 512 or 1Gb card?
Thus far, Garmin is lacking on the details,and long on marketing.
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Trevor from ON writes:
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Great GPS. I really like the user interface and I get great reception even in heavy foliage. The backlit display is very bright and battery life is quite good. My only negative about this device was it came with very basic MapSource software so you will still need to buy a MapSource product for $100+ if you wish to do city navigation.
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Joe from CA writes:
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I just got the GPS 60 Csx and as always Garmin GPS is alway good, I use the 60 CSX for mountain biking today and was realy surprise that the screen got bride under the sun even if the sun shine on it the details on the screen is got even beter.
Keep it up Garmin.
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Jay from WA writes:
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Just got this GPS and have no problems getting a fix indoors.
BTW, the 3rd page (http://www.gpscity.com/f/60csx3.htm) of the video doesn't work.
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Peter writes:
Rating: Date: 2007-11-06
i have the 60csx a excellent product. The electronics compass is the best thing. Good job garmin.
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Zzz from ON writes:
Rating: Date: 2007-01-06
For the person wondering about the size of card the unit takes, I have a 60Cx and I have installed a 2 Gig Micro SD card and it works. I have all of the MetroGuide Canada v4 and MetroGuide Europe V8 installed with a couple of hundred Megs to spare. You have to ensure your computer recognizes the Micro SD card as removable disk drive and download it to the drive. If you attempt to download it to the unit it will comeback with an error message “too many files”. It takes almost two hour to download it through the device, it must be USB 1.1, I have a fast card reader and I will try to see if it will download to the card reader, theoretically it should since it is still a removable drive.
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Nik from CA writes:
Rating: Date: 2007-01-07
---- language menu include only English French Spanish and Portuguese!!!!! I have also a 60CS and it has more than 10 languages.
I think Garmin is de-evolving his units.
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Cache_r_joe from NB writes:
Rating: Date: 2007-01-09
I got my 60CSx for Christmas (06). This being my 4th GPS I find it to be excellent and the best one yet. I find that the acquire times are very quick and the accuracy exceeds the eTrex models I had before. The ability to store extra maps (with a 1gig card) is a big bonus as is the ability to add custom POIs to the unit. This is definitely the Cadillac of GPSs.
Joe
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Chad writes:
Rating: Date: 2007-10-10
Maybe I expect too much out of this GPS but after reading all of the reviews- I guess I had no choice. Overall the GPS works better than most. I live in Louisiana and hunt in the deep, dark woods down here and I knew this would be the ultimate test. I was impressed with the ability to keep signal lock regardless of the tree obstructions. Its easy to use and the Topo Map I purchased separately was ok but not great. The one disappointment I had been with its accuracy. In the thick Louisiana canopy, 20-30 feet might as well be 20 miles. I found that returning to my waypoints- I was off by 50 to sometimes 70 feet which is not good. It keeps a signal/Sat lock in the thick canopy at all times BUT it does affect the accuracy. Also- while moving fast to a waypoint in the same environment, I in affect got to the way point before the GPS could "Catch-up". When I got to my ATV is was showing 75 feet from waypoints and as I stood at my ATV it eventually counted down to 15-20 feet. That wasn’t good. It’s like it’s constantly doing calculations to offset the lack of sat signal to give you the impression that you do have a sat lock. In the open field, light woods and open water it’s superior but, if your a deep woods hunter who needs 10-15ft accuracy- it is not too much better than less priced models.chadb19_2000@yahoo.com
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Jim writes:
Rating: Date: 2007-10-27
So far my only disappointment is no direct Mac support. I've had to load windowsxp using bootcamp on my Mac to use waypoint manager. Using windows kinda makes me feel dirty but gotta do what I gotta do.
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Tim writes:
Rating: Date: 2008-01-02
When used as a typical hand-held, this GPSr is absolutely amazing. It is not so good when used in a vehicle as it is very hard to see the screen during the daylight hours. In the evening however, it is excellent in a vehicle. You'll have to have this puppy connected with the cigarette lighter adapter to save on the batteries. Which brings be to my next point, boy does this ever go through batteries fast! (Use lithium batteries that have been used for a short period of time in order to drop the voltage down.) I also have installed a 2Gb memory card in mine as these days they are so cheap, why wouldn't you? This is a very sensitive model and it has no problems picking up satellites while inside my house. (Though I don't really need a GPSr to navigate between the rooms in my house.) So far there are no real complaints other than it has no direct Commodore VIC-20 support. :) Overall, you will be very happy with this model.
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Mingan writes:
Rating: Date: 2008-02-24
For geocaching It's the best one.Absolutely amazing
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Stephen writes:
Rating: Date: 2008-05-05
I received my Garmin GPS 60 CSx on May 2, along with the Topo US 2008 Southeast card. I called Garmin for a little help installing and they wer prompt and efficient. However, the 2008 SE Map is Obsolete. I know the datail on it is over 20 years old but I believe it to be over 25 years old.
Example is that I live on a lake in Alpharetta Ga The Lake has been here since at least 1983. However, the 2008 SE Map only shows a stream going through it. This is now frog pong now, this lake is over 200 acres of water and has five miles of shore line.
Another example is roadways on it. The mop shows Hwy 19 going from Alpharetta to Dalonega. Well, HWY 19 was replaced by Georgia 400 some 20 years ago as well. Many other descrepencies exist on this product, I only used these two as examples because they are such huge geographical characters that were developed in the early 80's that they are easy to use.
A TOPO Map using such outdated information is absolutely worthless to me and scary to use.
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4 writes:
Rating: Date: 2008-07-11
Wow this new Garmin 60CSX is great. We took it to Washington and Oregon and even in the Forest canopy it worked great. We could not believe how easy it was to pick up the satellites. Our old Garmin worked good, but nothing like this new one. Even in our home we are able to pick up satellites. We use our GPS mainly for geo-caching. This new GPS is right on to all the caches we have found. We are very happy with this model.
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Dave writes:
Rating: Date: 2008-07-15
Seems Stephen was reviewing the map, not the unit itself.
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